Lead orthosilicate

Agent Name
Lead orthosilicate
CAS Number
15906-71-5
Formula
H4-O4-Si.x-Pb
Major Category
Metals
Lead orthosilicate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Lead silicate; Silicic acid (H4SiO4), lead salt (1:?); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Lead Compounds, Inorganic
Comments
See "Lead" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

BEI
Lead in blood = 200 ug/L (20 ug/100 ml); sampling time not critical; [ACGIH]
TLV (ACGIH)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb
PEL (OSHA)
0.05 mg/m3, as Pb

Adverse Effects

Anemia
Hemolytic anemia
Neurotoxin
Predominantly motor
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
NTP Carcinogen
Anticipated human carcinogen
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: